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Pesticides Infiltrate Protected Waters Despite Conservation Rules

March 28, 2026

Scientists tested water in Brazil’s Protected Areas and found pesticide pollution almost everywhere. Samples from streams inside conservation zones and outside showed high traces of farm chemicals. The study tested 46 substances and spotted 15 types, including common herbicides, insecticides, and fu

environment

Brazil Starts Reforesting Amazon with Startup Deal

March 27, 2026

The Brazilian government recently opened its first public land auction for reforestation and chose a small company called Re. green to manage a large Amazon plot. Re. green is the only firm that offered to restore 145, 000 acres in the Bom Futuro reserve for four decades. They plan to pay abou

entertainment

Maui’s Mighty Make‑Up: How Johnson Gave the Demigod Real Life

March 27, 2026

Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even

environment

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

March 27, 2026

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

celebrities

Celebrity families swap Hollywood for France

March 27, 2026

Hollywood actors are packing up and moving to France, chasing privacy and a calmer life for their children. The trend began with big names like George and Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman. They say the U. S. film scene feels like a pressure cooker, with every comment watched fo

business

US Farmers Shift Crops as War‑Driven Costs Rise

March 27, 2026

The conflict between Iran and the United States has pushed farmers to rethink what they plant. New data suggest that corn will cover fewer acres than last year, and the amount of spring wheat sown is the lowest in half a century. Prices for fertilizer and diesel have spiked, while grain prices sta

politics

Veterans Voice a New Call for Peace

March 27, 2026

In the spring of 2024, a veteran who served in Vietnam reflects on how his early military life was marked by secrecy and uncertainty. He remembers being told little about the realities of war, only that he would fight for a country that seemed to value its soldiers over clear purpose. The experience

science

Women Scientists Lead the Fight Against Plant Stress

March 26, 2026

In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m

weather

Spring is Here: What to Expect in Knoxville

March 26, 2026

Knoxville sees its first dogwood buds and pear blossoms, signaling that spring has arrived. The season officially kicked off on March 20, bringing a hopeful shift toward warmer days after a harsh winter of ice storms and cold snaps. March temperatures swung wildly, from 26‑degree lows to 84‑de

business

A New Twist in Indiana’s Factory Future

March 26, 2026

In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan